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Redox Reactions and Electrochemical Cells

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which is false about redox reactions?

a)

involve a transfer of electrons

b)

losing electrons is oxidation

c)

the oxidizing agent increases its oxidation state

d)

include single replacement reactions

2.

Which is true about voltaic cells?

a)

convert electrical energy into chemical energy

b)

the anode is positive

c)

reduction is at the cathode

d)

the reactions are nonspontaneous

3.

In a voltaic cell, where do the electrons flow?

a)

from the anode to the cathode

b)

from the cathode to the anode

c)

from the salt bridge towards the anode

d)

from the salt bridge towards the cathode

4.

In which species does chlorine have an oxidation state of +1?

a)

Cl₂

b)

HCl

c)

ClO⁻

d)

KClO₂

5.

Which of the following is not a redox reaction?

a)

HCl + NaOH → H₂O + NaCl

b)

2Mg + O₂ → 2MgO

c)

Zn + 2HCl → ZnCl₂ + H₂

d)

CH₄ + 2O₂ → CO₂ + 2H₂O

6.

Which is true of the activity series of metals?

a)

less reactive metal replaces the more reactive metal

b)

more reactive metal will be reduced

c)

more reactive metal is a better reducing agent

d)

the less reactive metal will be at the anode

7.

Which of the following is a condition for a standard cell?

a)

0.1 M concentration for solutions

b)

100 kPa pressure for a gas

c)

273 K temperature

d)

measured against zinc

8.

Which is a difference between electrolytic and voltaic cells?

a)

electrolysis reactions are spontaneous

b)

the cathode is negative in electrolysis

c)

reduction occurs at the anode in electrolysis

d)

oxidation occurs at the negative electrode in electrolysis

9.

What are the products of electrolysis of concentrated aqueous sodium chloride?

a)

Na and Cl₂

b)

H₂ and O₂

c)

Na and O₂

d)

H₂ and Cl₂

10.

Which of the following would not increase the amount of a metal being electroplated?

a)

increasing the current

b)

increasing the time of electrolysis

c)

increasing the charge of the ion

d)

increasing the solution concentration

11.

Which is true of the colorful electrolysis of water demo?

a)

hydrogen gas was produced at the anode

b)

the pH was high where hydrogen gas was produced

c)

oxygen gas was produced twice as fast

d)

it turned purple at the cathode

12.

Secondary Cells contain...

a)

Constant supply of fuel

b)

A reversible reaction when charge is applied

c)

Consumable chemicals

d)

Electrolysis of water

13.

A fuel cell ...

a)

does not form any products

b)

has a negative cell potential

c)

uses a spontaneous reaction to generate electricity

d)

produces its own fuel

14.

For lithium-ion batteries...

a)

lithium is the anode

b)

electrons flow from lithium to graphite

c)

electrons flow from graphite to lithium

d)

graphite is the cathode

15.

Which statement best describes the difference between a fuel cell and a secondary cell?

a)

A fuel cell relies on a reversible reaction, while a secondary cell uses a spontaneous reaction.

b)

A fuel cell produces its own fuel, while a secondary cell requires a constant supply of fuel.

c)

A fuel cell uses a spontaneous reaction to generate electricity, while a secondary cell relies on a reversible reaction when charge is applied.

d)

A fuel cell has a negative cell potential, while a secondary cell has a positive cell potential.

16.

Which of the following is not a step for balancing redox reactions in acidic solutions?

a)

Balance elements other than H and O

b)

Balance hydrogen with H+

c)

Balance charge with electrons

d)

Balance oxygen with O2-

17.

Which occurs in any voltaic cell (assuming metals involved in the reaction)?

a)

the cathode gets smaller

b)

electrode sizes don't change

c)

the anode gets smaller

d)

both electrodes get bigger

18.

Which of the following statements applies to the change in mass of the electrodes involved in this electrochemical cell?

a)

Electrode A is the anode and it gains mass

since metal ions are being converted to metal

atoms which often adhere to the electrode.

b)

Electrode C is the anode and it gains mass

since metal ions are being converted to metal

atoms which often adhere to the electrode.

c)

Electrode A is the cathode and it gains mass since metal ions are being converted to metal atoms which often adhere to the electrode.

d)

Electrode C is the cathode and it gains mass since metal ions are

being converted to metal atoms which often adhere to the electrode.

19.

Which of the following is not true of the Winkler method?

a)

it measures dissolved oxygen

b)

BOD measures pollution

c)

it uses a titration with potassium permanganate

d)

iodine is oxidized in the process

20.

Which is the correct relationship among free energy, equilibrium, and cell potential?

a)

If Δ\Delta G is negative, Ecell is positive, and K >> 1

b)

If Δ\Delta G is positive, Ecell is positive, and K >> 1

c)

If Δ\Delta G is negative, Ecell is positive, and K << 1

d)

If Δ\Delta G is negative, Ecell is negative, and K >> 1